Sr Coordinator Transportation
Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•DeKalb, IL
•$46,906 - $67,250
About The Position
Nestlé USA is seeking a Senior Logistics Coordinator to join its Transportation team. The position is responsible for transportation load planning, order management, carrier coordination, and shipment execution to support on-time delivery and service performance. The role requires transportation planning, logistics operations, and carrier management expertise, as well as the ability to manage exceptions, mitigate transportation risks, and support customer service objectives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or a related operational environment.
- Ability to coordinate multiple priorities and resolve transportation or service-related issues.
- Experience working with transportation management systems, freight planning tools, or similar operational systems.
- Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Additional education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Experience in a fast-paced transportation, distribution, or supply chain environment.
- Experience managing carrier relationships and transportation exceptions.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and transportation or logistics systems.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute transportation activities to support efficient product movement and on-time delivery performance.
- Create and validate optimized freight orders while managing planning exceptions, carrier selection, and shipment changes.
- Monitor shipments in transit, identify service risks, and implement corrective actions to minimize delivery disruptions.
- Collaborate with carriers, customer service teams, facilities, and other cross-functional partners to resolve operational issues.
- Maintain accurate transportation data, appointment scheduling, and shipment documentation across transportation systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, operational excellence programs, and transportation process enhancements.
Benefits
- Performance-based incentives and bonus eligibility.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Healthcare coverage.
- A broad range of other benefits; packages may vary depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
